Welcoming a dog into your life is pure joy. What many do not consider is what happens if that pet becomes seriously ill. Some conditions are manageable and inexpensive. Others require complex care that can overwhelm a family. When finances collide with medical reality, heartbreaking choices follow.

This is one of those difficult stories.

A Morning Shock Outside The Door

At the Greenville Humane Society , a routine morning changed in an instant. Staff noticed a Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix tied near the entrance , alone through the night. Next to her was a handwritten letter.

The note read: “My sister could not take care of her the way she needed to be. She has illnesses I don’t believe are fixable. She needs to be put down as soon as possible.”

The dog, later identified as Remy

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